MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, November 26, 2012

Theremin Lessons - Child's Play?

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by moonweed2003
"'Stella (Bass Instrument) and Laurene (Theremin).. both 11 years old,
practise ensemble playing of 'Southern Cross'"

The problem with distorted toy keyboards

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by organfairy
"More than once people have asked me why the sound from a toy keyboard often gets distorted when the headphone output - which is often the only output - is connected to the computers line input. The answer is that the headphone signal is too powerfull for the computer to handle. Therefore I use an attenuator box to dampen the sound so it fits the computer. In this video I show one of the ways to make one.

The music is my version of the completely insane "Aihto" that was composed by the equally mad band Caramba. It was a song that parodied the stereotypical Japanese way of singing. No offense intended.

I used my collection of Casio keyboards: SA-1, SA-3 SA-20, CZ-101, PT-88, RAP-1, CT-510, and CT-380."

Voyager Old School + Valhalla DSP = Blade Brass

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by n3bsvid
[ http://citizenpark.bandcamp.com ]

"A little Vangelis inspired brass improv on the voyager.

Hardware:
Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School

Software:
ValhallaDSP Room
ValhallaDSP Shimmer"

New LuSH-101 Basic Usage - Synthesis Videos

Parts 3 and 4 added to this post.

Korg Krome Workstation - Product Presentation

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by sonicstate
"Korgs new budget workstation with M3 synthesis engine and Kronos samples. Luke Edwards came to show us what it can do"

KORG Krome's on eBay

Music Ipad App: Grain Bender Presets

Published on Nov 25, 2012 by musicgearvideos909
"Music Ipad app first look at Grain Bender presets, a synthesizer that shapes the sounds using the real time bend button. Get it for $4.49 at the itunes store. Check out my previous video for Bending examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KvKTryGipA" [posted here]

iTunes:
GrainBender - Burgerkone
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals - click the more link when you get there.

KORG Releases iPolysix for the iPad

Published on Nov 25, 2012 by KORGINC

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals - click the more link when you get there.

First user videos below.

"The new "KORG iPolysix" polyphonic synth studio for the iPad mini & iPad!
Special Introductory Sale - 50% OFF! Offer valid until December 31th!

iPolysix is an analog polyphonic synthesizer that's been carefully designed to take full advantage of the 7.9-inch display of the new iPad mini as well as the iPad. Bringing together a sequencer, drum machine, and even a mixer, it transforms your iPad or iPad mini into the ultimate analog synth studio. Pack an amazing set of early-'80s analog equipment into your iPad, and time-travel back to the dawn of polyphonic synthesizers!

❮Highlights❯
● The world-wide best-selling Polysix polyphonic synthesizer, fully replicated on your iPad
● Use the newly developed Polyseq polyphonic step sequencer to control the Polysix
● A music production environment including two Polysix units, a drum machine, and a mixer
● Dual Kaoss Pads with chordal support make it easy for anyone to play analog synth sounds
● Polyshare powered by SoundCloud lets you publish, share, and remix songs with iPolysix users

☐ The world-wide best-selling Polysix polyphonic synthesizer
Korg's Polysix, a six-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer, went on sale in 1981. While a popular synthesizer of that time was able to produce only five notes simultaneously, the Polysix had six-note polyphony, and its name was an expression of its designers' pride. iPolysix uses Korg's proprietary "CMT" (Component Modeling Technology) to simulate the actual electronic circuits of the original unit, perfectly reproducing the original Polysix.

☐ The newly developed Polyseq polyphonic step sequencer
Polyseq is a polyphonic step sequencer that provides up to 64 steps, newly developed in order to take full advantage of the Polysix's capabilities. Polyseq provides a different operating feel than a conventional piano-roll sequencer or even a step sequencer; it's a new yet somehow familiar experience, as if you were retracing the evolution of electronic musical instruments. Don't miss the opportunity to try out this perfect match; the Polysix+Polyseq.

☐ A music production environment including two Polysix units, a drum machine, and a mixer
iPolysix has been created as a professional music production tool. In addition to two Polysix units, it provides a six-part drum machine, and an analog mixer that's reminiscent of the KMX-8 mixer. You'll have everything you need to produce great sounding music. Surrounded by analog equipment, you'll imagine that you've time-traveled back to the early '80s.

☐ Dual Kaoss Pads with chordal support
The large multi-touch display shows two Kaoss Pads which you can control using both hands to perform music. This enables creative performance even for those who have no musical knowledge. These Kaoss Pads have been customized for iPolysix to allow not only single-note performance, but also chordal playing with just one finger; a new experience made possible only by a combination of new and old technology, the Polysix+Kaoss Pad.

☐ Polyshare powered by SoundCloud lets you publish, share, and remix songs with iPolysix users around the world
Polyshare is a function for iPolysix users to share their songs. It's based on SoundCloud, the song sharing service favored by music creators. You can make your song available to iPolysix users around the world simply by uploading the song directly from the app. You can download and upload remixable tracks. It's easy to enjoy remixing and collaboration with users around the world.

*You'll need a SoundCloud account to use Polyshare. A variety of account types are available. For details, please refer to the SoundCloud http://soundcloud.com. Use of SoundCloud is subject to the usage conditions specified by the SoundCloud company, including prohibition of copyrighted songs.

Compatibility
- iPad mini or iPad series (iPad 2 or later is recommended)
- iPolysix is a dedicated iPad app.

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User manual here sent my way via FSK1138: http://www.korguser.net/ipolysix/manual/iPolysix_OM_E1.pdf

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

HARD MOD RIBBON SYNTH - REAL ANALOG RIBBON SYNTHESIZER

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via this auction

"The Hard Mod Analog Ribbon Synth is a new breed of handmade synthesizers that uses an intuitive ribbon controller to create amazing tones and thrilling pitch-shifting sounds. With its 50cm ribbon controller you have plenty of room for play manipulation during performance, and additionally you can control the Analog Ribbon Synth externally via CV-Gate input (1V/Oct).The Analog Ribbon Synth is superbly crafted with a solid wooden enclosure and aluminium faceplate that represents an exceptional antique appearance.Vintage Styling, Ribbon Profiling, Fully Analog and Killer Sound!Features:
· Handmade Pure Analog Ribbon Synthesizer
· 1 VCO (Super stable oscillator / Saw wave)
· PWM (Can modulated with a LFO)
· VCF (12dB / oct LPF)
· Envelope Generator (Controlled VCF)
· 3 LFO (Square & Sine wave)
· CV Input (Controlled VCO 1V/Oct)
· Gate Input (Triggered Envelope Generator)
· Ribbon measures 50cm (127 inches)
· 3 Octave 1/2
· AC 240V Input

videos here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Gbb8Of9lM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=anGntu5wgCw"

See the Hard Mod label below for more.

Copper Pad Synthesizer

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via this auction

"This Copper Pad Synthesizer has 1 oscillator, 1 wave shaper, 1 LFO and 4 copper pads to control the pitch of the oscillator and the amount of the wave shaper. Case is covered in leather with oak wood sides. Runns on 1 9V battery.."

Video below.

Published on Nov 25, 2012 by synthesizercz
"1 oscillator, 1 wave shaper, 1 LFO and 4 copper pads to control the pitch of the oscillator and the amount of the wave shaper. Case is covered in leather"